- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Venice will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 29 buses that leave Zagreb for Venice on Fri, Jun 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $464 Average price | $336 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Venice:
A bus is $300 (€245) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Venice costing on average $336 (€274).
A bus is $428 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Venice costing on average $464 (€378).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Train takes on average 12h 55m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 6h 7m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 8h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 7h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 8h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 13h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 10h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $296 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 8h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 14h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 7h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 9h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 8h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 15h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 14h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 13h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 10h16 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 12h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 12h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 8h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 10h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 10h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 10h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 8h16 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $269 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 9h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 8h36 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 7h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 8h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 10h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 7h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:51PM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:51PM | Duration 9h06 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:51PM | Duration 8h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:51PM | Duration 7h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Venice buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h55 | 1:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h00 | 4:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h25 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h00 | 9:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h40 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h45 | 12:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 6h25 | 12:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor) | 5h30 | 2:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 5h40 | 2:25 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h20 | 9:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 7h00 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Venice run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:13, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:13 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Venice's premier art museum, with major Venetian masters including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Influential modern art museum on the Grand Canal, featuring Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and a sculpture garden in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetti, or waterside walks.
Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
A classic Venetian cicchetto of fried sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins, showing the city’s historic taste for sweet-sour flavors.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its deep briny taste and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria near San Marco, known for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and an intimate atmosphere.
Classic Burano trattoria famous for lagoon fish and risotto, offering a polished but traditional dining experience.
One of Venice’s oldest bacari, celebrated for cicchetti, wine, and a standing-room atmosphere full of local tradition.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
Official public transport app
Venice Piazzale Roma, Venice -> Venezia Santa Lucia Station, Venice
Buses leave every hour from Zagreb to Venice, with as between 60-70 services every day of the week. Travelers can depart from numerous stops around the city, and choose from a couple of arrival points. In any case, journeys take between 4 hours 30 minutes and 5 hours, with no changes required along the way.
Buses to Venice from Zagreb are operated by GoOpti and Infobus. Infobus tends to run services from Zagreb Central Bus Station (Kolodvor), while GoOpti offer connections from the Hotel Antunovic as well.
Travelers can expect journeys between Zagreb and Venice to take between 4 hours 30 minutes and 5 hours. No changes will be needed en route, and buses will run directly into one of Venice's bus terminals or the city's Marco Polo Airport.
The Zagreb to Venice route is extremely well served by Infobus and GoOpti. Combined, the two companies run 60-70 services every day, with buses running from midnight to midnight, and 2-4 departures every hour. So, whenever a visit to Venice is required, there should be a convenient departure time.
Departure Stations: Most buses to Venice from Zagreb will leave from Kolodvor Bus Station, which is also known as Zagreb Central. From the city center, take the number 6 tram directly to the bus station, while taxis should take 5-10 minutes. At the station, expect numerous cafes and shops, as well as ATMs and toilets. The other departure point is the Hotel Antunovic. in the western half of the city. To get there, catch the 107, 114, or 115 buses. Cabs from the center will take about 30 minutes.
Arrival Stations: Buses from Zagreb will arrive at Mestra Via Trento or Marittima in Venice itself, or stop at Venice Marco Polo Airport. around 10 miles north of the city. Mestra is a western suburb. Those alighting there can catch trains from Mestre Station to Santa Lucia Station. Marittima is the most central stop, and is well connected to the center of the island via trams, or to the rest of Venice via water taxis. Services to Marco Polo are ideal for catching flights, but not advisable for those heading to the city of Venice.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb to Venice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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